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< Carnation What
is an everyday flower like carnation doing in a fairytale fantasy? Being the star
of the show, that's what! Carnations' intense colour and huge frilly flowers earn
it pride of place in this trend. Strongly fringed petals give carnation its decorative
looks and make it ideal for use in a wide range of arrangements. And its long
vase life of up to three weeks makes it a favourite with everyone! >
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Curcuma
> This heavenly bloom, a native
of Burma, was originally grown for its culinary uses rather than for its looks.
A member of the ginger family, it was used in curry and as a substitute for saffron.
Today the striking expressive shape of Curcuma is welcomed by creators of exclusive
bouquets and arrangements. It's only been known in the UK since 1837, and even
now very few of us are familiar with this sculptural flower, which lasts up to
two weeks. > Click for
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< Gerbera The
extensive gerbera family, first found growing in South Africa, now contains 1250
varieties. Breeders have taken the original material and from it, created an amazing
array of colours and shapes - long skinny petals, fat oval ones, even crazy spiralling
petals! If you keep the vases and water absolutely clean, you'll enjoy these flowers
for up to ten days. > Click
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Gloriosa
> The delicate, twining, fairytale
shapes of gloriosa combined with its strong red and yellow colours give this flower
its showstopping looks. The name is derived from the Latin gloria, meaning honour
or fame. It's the national flower of Zimbabwe, where it is known as flame lily.
Like the strelitzia, no other flower looks quite like it - definitely a talking
point for up to two weeks. >
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< Strelitzia The
orange cockscomb hints at strelitzia's common name, the Bird of Paradise. With
its expressive vibrant colours and unusual shape, it is no wonder that strelitzia
is the standout flower of many a bouquet. You can enjoy them for up to three weeks;
once the top plume has faded, pull it completely away from its beak pocket (including
its juicy white root) and a new one will pop up. >
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Vanda
> Vanda is ethereal and voluptuous
at the same time. The most impressive features of this orchid are the size and
intense colour of its flowers, with up to a dozen palm-sized blooms on each stem.
Did you know that the plant lives on air, absorbing moisture and nutrients through
its aerial roots? Vanda is not only stunningly attractive; it also has a long
vase life of over three weeks when cut. Could it be the Shangri-La of flowers?
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